Wireless communication headset system

ABSTRACT

The wireless communication headset system supports private audio communication among a plurality of individual communication devices. The wireless communication headset system supports a community mode of communication and a point to point mode of communication. The wireless communication headset system further comprises a plurality of individual communication devices, one or more transceivers and a plurality of communication links. Each of the one or more transceivers is a repeater device that retransmits an audio message received from a first individual communication device. Each of the plurality of communication links performs a function selected from the group consisting of: 1) establishing a communication channel within an individual communication device; 2) establishing a communication channel between an individual communication device and a master transceiver; and, 3) establishing a communication channel between a first master transceiver and a second master transceiver.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the field of electric communicationtechniques including wireless communication networks, more specifically,a short-range facility configured for wireless communication.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The wireless communication headset system is a private communicationsystem. The wireless communication headset system supports audiocommunication among a plurality of individual communication devices. Thewireless communication headset system supports a community mode ofcommunication and a point to point mode of communication. The communitymode of the wireless communication headset system is a broadcast modelof communication. An audio message sent by an individual communicationdevice selected from the plurality of individual communication devicesis received by all individual communication devices contained within theplurality of individual communication devices. The point to point modeallows for private communication between a first individualcommunication device selected from the plurality of individualcommunication devices and a second individual communication deviceselected from the plurality of individual communication devices. Byprivate communication is meant that the remaining individualcommunication devices in the plurality of individual communicationdevices will not receive private messages communicated between the firstindividual communication device and the second individual communicationdevice. The wireless communication headset system further comprises oneor more transceivers and a plurality of communication links. Each of theone or more transceivers is a repeater device that retransmits an audiomessage received from a first individual communication device. Each ofthe plurality of communication links performs a function selected fromthe group consisting of: 1) establishing a communication channel withinan individual communication device selected from the plurality ofindividual communication devices; 2) establishing a communicationchannel between an individual communication device selected from theplurality of individual communication devices and a master transceiverselected from the one or more master transceivers; and, 3) establishinga communication channel between a first master transceiver selected fromthe one or more master transceivers and a second master transceiverselected from the one or more master transceivers.

These together with additional objects, features and advantages of thewireless communication headset system will be readily apparent to thoseof ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detaileddescription of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative,embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of thewireless communication headset system in detail, it is to be understoodthat the wireless communication headset system is not limited in itsapplications to the details of construction and arrangements of thecomponents set forth in the following description or illustration. Thoseskilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosuremay be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures,methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of thewireless communication headset system.

It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including suchequivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spiritand scope of the wireless communication headset system. It is also to beunderstood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are forpurposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a furtherunderstanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a partof this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention andtogether with the description serve to explain the principles of theinvention. They are meant to be exemplary illustrations provided toenable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are notintended to limit the scope of the appended claims.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a detail view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a detail view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT

The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and isnot intended to limit the described embodiments of the application anduses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary”or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, orillustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or“illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred oradvantageous over other implementations. All of the implementationsdescribed below are exemplary implementations provided to enable personsskilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended tolimit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is nointention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented inthe preceding technical field, background, brief summary or thefollowing detailed description.

Detailed reference will now be made to one or more potential embodimentsof the disclosure, which are illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 8.

The wireless communication headset system 100 (hereinafter invention) isa private communication system. The invention 100 supports audiocommunication among a plurality of individual communication devices 101.The invention 100 supports a community mode of communication and a pointto point mode of communication. The community mode of the invention 100is a broadcast model of communication. An audio message sent by anindividual communication device selected from the plurality ofindividual communication devices 101 is received by all individualcommunication devices contained within the plurality of individualcommunication devices 101. The point to point mode allows for privatecommunication between a first individual communication device selectedfrom the plurality of individual communication devices 101 and a secondindividual communication device selected from the plurality ofindividual communication devices 101. By private communication is meantthat the remaining individual communication devices in the plurality ofindividual communication devices 101 will not receive private messagescommunicated between the first individual communication device and thesecond individual communication device. The invention 100 furthercomprises one or more master transceivers and a plurality ofcommunication links 103. Each of the one or more master transceivers isa repeater device that retransmits an audio message received from afirst individual communication device. Each of the plurality ofcommunication links 103 performs a function selected from the groupconsisting of: 1) establishing a communication channel within anindividual communication device selected from the plurality ofindividual communication devices 101; 2) establishing a communicationchannel between an individual communication device selected from theplurality of individual communication devices 101 and a mastertransceiver selected from the one or more master transceivers 102; and,3) establishing a communication channel between a first mastertransceiver 171 selected from the one or more master transceivers 102and a second master transceiver 172 selected from the one or more mastertransceivers 102.

Each of the plurality of communication links 103 is a communicationchannel used by the invention 100. Each of the plurality ofcommunication links 103 forms a secure communication link selected fromthe group consisting of: 1) an intradevice communication link within anindividual communication device selected from the plurality ofindividual communication devices 101; 2) a communication link between anindividual communication device selected from the plurality ofindividual communication devices 101 and a master transceiver selectedfrom the one or more master transceivers 102; and, 3) a communicationlink between any master transceiver selected from the one or more mastertransceivers 102 and any second master transceiver 172 selected from theone or more master transceivers 102.

Each communication link selected from the plurality of communicationlinks 103 is secured using a security method selected from the groupconsisting of: 1) a hardwired communication connection; or, 2) the useof an encryption protocol for wireless communication connections.

The plurality of communication links 103 comprises a first plurality ofwireless communication links 131, a second plurality of wirelesscommunication links 132, and a hardwired communication network 133.

Each of the first plurality of wireless communication links 131 is anencrypted wireless communication link. Each of the first plurality ofwireless communication links 131 forms a communication link between thepersonal data device 112 of a selected individual communication devicewith its associated client headset 111. In the first potentialembodiment of the disclosure, each of the first plurality of wirelesscommunication links 131 uses a Bluetooth protocol.

Each of the second plurality of wireless communication links 132 is anencrypted wireless communication link. Each of the second plurality ofwireless communication links 132 forms a communication link between thepersonal data device 112 of a selected individual communication devicewith a master transceiver selected from the one or more mastertransceivers 102. In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure,each of the second plurality of wireless communication links 132 uses aWiFi protocol.

The hardwired communication network 133 forms an electroniccommunication network that interconnects each of the one or more mastertransceivers 102. In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure,the hardwired communication network 133 uses a protocol selected fromthe group consisting of a USB based protocol or an Ethernet (IEEE 802.3)protocol. A communication received from a first individual communicationdevice associated with a first master transceiver 172 selected from theone or more master transceivers 102 will be transferred to one or moreindividual communication devices associated with a second mastertransceiver 172 selected from the one or more master transceivers 102using the hardwired communication network 133.

Each of the plurality of individual communication devices 101 is ahandheld logical device that is carried by an individual. Each of theplurality of individual communication devices 101 forms a portal intothe private communication system created by the invention 100. Each ofthe plurality of individual communication devices 101 is associated witha master transceiver selected from the one or more master transceivers102 in a one to one fashion. Specifically each of the plurality ofindividual communication devices 101 is assigned to one mastertransceiver selected from the one or more master transceivers 102. Eachindividual communication device comprises a client headset 111 and apersonal data device 112.

The client headset 111 is a headphone. The client headset 111 is afinding that is worn by a user. The client headset 111 provides the userwith hands free access to the private communication system generated bythe invention 100 using spoken messages. The client headset 111 connectsto the personal data device 112 using an encrypted first wirelesscommunication link selected from the first plurality of wirelesscommunication links 131. The client headset 111 comprises a clientmicrophone 141, a client speaker 142, and a client switch 143.

The client microphone 141 is a transducer. The client microphone 141receives acoustic energy from the user and converts the receivedacoustic energy into electrical signals. The electrical signalsgenerated by the client microphone 141 are transmitted to the personaldata device 112 over the first wireless communication device 151.

The client speaker 142 is a transducer. The client speaker 142 receiveselectrical signals from the first wireless communication device 151. Theclient speaker 142 converts the received electrical signals intoacoustic energy that can be heard by a user.

The client switch 143 is a momentary switch. The client switch 143 isused to signal a change of communication mode from: 1) the communitymode to the point to point mode; or, 2) the point to point mode to thecommunity mode. When the client switch 143 is actuated, the mastertransceiver associated with the client switch 143 establishes a point topoint connection between the personal data device 112 associated withthe client switch 143 and the last personal data device 112 thattransmitted a message in the community mode.

Each individual communication device selected from the plurality ofindividual communication devices 101 is a personal data device 112. Eachpersonal data device 112 is a programmable electrical device thatprovides data management and communication services through one or morefunctions referred to as an application 153. The application 153 is aset of logical operating instructions that are performed by the personaldata device 112. The addition of an application 153 will provideincreased functionality for the personal data device 112. Thisdisclosure assumes that an application 153 has been developed tointeract with the one or more master transceivers 102. Methods to designand implement an application 153 on a personal data device 112 are wellknown and documented in the electrical arts.

The personal data device 112 manages the communication between theclient headset 111 and a master transceiver selected from the one ormore master transceivers 102. The personal data device 112 uses anencrypted second wireless communication link selected from the secondplurality of wireless communication links 132 to communicate with theselected master transceiver. The personal data device 112 furthercomprises a first wireless communication device 151, a second wirelesscommunication device 152, and an application 153.

The first wireless communication device 151 is a wireless communicationdevice provisioned with the personal data device 112. The first wirelesscommunication device 151 creates the first wireless communication linkselected from the first plurality of wireless communication links 131associated with the personal data device 112. In the first potentialembodiment of the disclosure, the first wireless communication device151 is a Bluetooth device.

The second wireless communication device 152 is a wireless communicationdevice provisioned with the personal data device 112. The secondwireless communication device 152 creates the second wirelesscommunication link selected from the second plurality of wirelesscommunication links 132 associated with the personal data device 112.The second wireless communication device 152 is a WiFi device.

The application 153 is a set of logical instructions used by thepersonal data device 112. The application 153 turns the personal datadevice 112 into a repeater that transfers communication messages betweenthe first wireless communication device 151 and the second wirelesscommunication device 152.

Each of the one or more master transceivers 102 manages a communicationselected from the group consisting of: 1) communication between a firstindividual communication device selected from the plurality ofindividual communication devices 101 and each of the remainingindividual communication devices remaining in the plurality ofindividual communication devices 101 (community mode); 2) communicationbetween a first individual communication device selected from theplurality of individual communication devices 101 and a secondindividual communication device selected from the plurality ofindividual communication devices 101 (private mode); and, 3)communication between a first master transceiver 171 selected from theone or more master transceivers 102 and a second master transceiver 172selected from the one or more master transceivers 102.

Each master transceiver selected from the one or more mastertransceivers 102 will support multiple individual communication devicesselected from the plurality of individual communication devices 101.Each of the one or more master transceivers 102 is an electronic device.Each of the one or more master transceivers 102 is identical. Each ofthe one or more master transceivers 102 comprises a master logic module121, a master communication module 122, and a master supervisory headset123.

The master logic module 121 is a readily and commercially availableprogrammable electronic device that is used to manage, regulate, andoperate the selected master transceiver. Depending on the specificdesign and the selected components, the master logic module 121 can be aseparate component within the selected master transceiver or thefunctions of the master logic module 121 can be incorporated intoanother component within the selected master transceiver. The mastercommunication module 122 is a wireless electronic communication device.Specifically, the master communication module 122 establishes a secondwireless communication link between the selected master transceiver andeach of the plurality of individual communication devices 101. In thefirst potential embodiment of the disclosure the master communicationmodule 122 supports a WiFi protocol.

The master supervisory headset 123 is a headphone that attaches to themaster logic module 121 such that the master logic module 121 is theaudio source for the master supervisory headset 123. The mastersupervisory headset 123 allows for the monitoring of all communicationstransmitted by the invention 100. In the first potential embodiment ofthe disclosure, the master supervisory headset 123 monitors alltransmitted messages regardless of communication mode. The mastersupervisory headset 123 comprises a supervisory microphone 161 and asupervisory speaker 162.

The supervisory microphone 161 is a transducer. The supervisorymicrophone 161 receives acoustic energy from a supervisor and convertsthe received acoustic energy into electrical signals. The electricalsignals generated by the supervisory microphone 161 are transmitted tothe plurality of individual communication devices 101 over the secondplurality of wireless communication links 132 and to the one or moremaster transceivers 102 over the hardwired communication network 133.

The supervisory speaker 162 is a transducer. The supervisory speaker 162receives electrical signals from the master logic module 121. Thesupervisory speaker 162 converts the received electrical signals intoacoustic energy that can be heard by the supervisor.

In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, as shown mostclearly in FIG. 7, the one or more master transceivers 102 comprises afirst master transceiver 171 and a second master transceiver 172.

The first master transceiver 171 is a master transceiver selected fromthe one or more master transceivers 102. The first master transceiver171 further comprises a first logic module 181, a first communicationmodule 182, and a first supervisory headset 183. The first logic module181 is the master logic module 121 of the first master transceiver 171.The first communication module 182 is the master communication module122 of the first master transceiver 171. The first supervisory headset183 is the master supervisory headset 123 of the first mastertransceiver 171.

The second master transceiver 172 is a master transceiver selected fromthe one or more master transceivers 102. The second master transceiver172 further comprises a second logic module 191, a second communicationmodule 192, and a second supervisory headset 193. The second logicmodule 191 is the master logic module 121 of the second mastertransceiver 172. The second communication module 192 is the mastercommunication module 122 of the second master transceiver 172. Thesecond supervisory headset 193 is the master supervisory headset 123 ofthe second master transceiver 172.

The following definitions were used in this disclosure:

Application or App: As used in this disclosure, an application or app isa self-contained piece of software that is specially designed ordownloaded for use with a personal data device.

Audio Source: As used in this disclosure, an audio source is a devicethat generates electrical signals that can be converted into audiblesounds by a speaker.

Bluetooth: As used in this disclosure, Bluetooth is a standardizedcommunication protocol that is used to wirelessly interconnectelectronic devices.

Cable: As used in this disclosure, a cable is a collection of insulatedwires covered by a protective casing that is used for transmittingelectricity or telecommunication signals.

Correspond: As used in this disclosure, the term correspond is used as acomparison between two or more objects wherein one or more propertiesshared by the two or more objects match, agree, or align withinacceptable manufacturing tolerances.

Earphone: As used in this disclosure, an earphone refers to a devicethat converts electrical signals into audible sounds that are worn orlistened to in contact with the ear.

Ethernet: As used in this disclosure, Ethernet refers to the IEEEstandard 802.3 that defines a hardwired communication network betweenlogical devices.

Findings: As used in this disclosure, findings are small decorativeelements, fasteners, or tools for fit, function, or adjustment that areused with apparel or footwear.

Handheld: As used in this disclosure, when referring to an item ordevice, handheld means that the item or device is small and light enoughto be operated while a person holds the item or device in their hands.

Hands Free: As used in this disclosure, hands free refers to a designcharacteristic of a device that allows the device to be used or operatedwithout the use of the hands.

Hardwired: As used in this disclosure, the term hardwired refers to aphysical electrical connection, generally using cable, between twoelectrical circuits or circuit elements. Such a hardwired connection isconsidered more reliable than a wireless connection.

Headphone: As used in this disclosure, a headphone is a device thatcomprises one or two earphones that are held to the ear, typicallythrough the use of a band placed on top of the head. The headphonecomprises one or more speakers and an optional microphone to allowfor: 1) private access to an audio communication system; and, 2) handsfree access to an audio communication system. Headset is a synonym forheadphone.

IEEE: As used in this disclosure, the IEEE (pronounced “I triple E”) isan acronym for the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

Logic Module: As used in this disclosure, a logic module is a readilyand commercially available electrical device that is programmable andthat accepts digital and analog inputs, processes the digital and analoginputs according to previously stored instruction and provides theresults of these instructions as digital or analog outputs.

Logical Device: As used in this disclosure, a logical device is aprogrammable electrical device that processes externally provided inputsto generate outputs that are determined from a previously programmed setof instructions.

Microphone: As used in this disclosure, a microphone is a transducerthat converts the energy from vibration into electrical energy. Thesources of vibrations include, but are not limited to, acoustic energy.

Momentary Switch: As used in this disclosure, a momentary switch is abiased switch in the sense that the momentary switch has a baselineposition that only changes when the momentary switch is actuated (forexample when a pushbutton switch is pushed). The momentary switch thenreturns to the baseline position once the actuation is completed. Thisbaseline position is called the “normal” position. For example, a“normally open” momentary switch interrupts (open) the electric circuitin the baseline position and completes (closes) the circuit when themomentary switch is activated. Similarly, a “normally closed” momentaryswitch will complete (close) an electric circuit in the baselineposition and interrupt (open) the circuit when the momentary switch isactivated.

Network: As used in this disclosure, a network refers to a datacommunication or data exchange structure where data is electronicallytransferred between nodes, also known as terminals, which areelectrically attached to the network. In common usage, the operator ofthe network is often used as an adjective to describe the network. Forexample, a telecommunication network would refer to a network run by atelecommunication organization while a banking network will refer to anetwork operated by an organization involved in banking.

One to One: When used in this disclosure, a one to one relationshipmeans that a first element selected from a first set is in some mannerconnected to only one element of a second set. A one to onecorrespondence means that the one to one relationship exists both fromthe first set the second set and from the second set to the first set. Aone to one fashion means that the one to one relationship exists in onlyone direction.

PDD: As used in this disclosure, PDD is an acronym for personal datadevice.

Personal Data Device: As used in this disclosure, a personal data deviceis a handheld logical device used for managing personal information andcommunication. Examples of personal data device include, but are notlimited to, cellular phones, tablets, and smartphones.

Repeater: As used in this disclosure, a repeater is an electrical devicethat receives a first signal from a first communication channel andtransmits a duplicate second signal over a second communication channel.When a radio frequency wireless communication channel is used as boththe first communication channel and the second communication channel thefrequencies of operation of the first communication channel and thesecond communication channels may or may not be identical.

Speaker: As used in this disclosure, a speaker is an electricaltransducer that converts an electrical signal into an audible sound.

Switch: As used in this disclosure, a switch is an electrical devicethat starts and stops the flow of electricity through an electriccircuit by completing or interrupting an electric circuit. The act ofcompleting or breaking the electrical circuit is called actuation.Completing or interrupting an electric circuit with a switch is oftenreferred to as closing or opening a switch respectively. Completing orinterrupting an electric circuit is also often referred to as making orbreaking the circuit respectively.

Transceiver: As used in this disclosure, a transceiver is a device thatis used to transmit and receive radio signals.

Transducer: As used in this disclosure, a transducer is a device thatconverts a physical quantity, such as pressure or brightness into anelectrical signal or a device that converts an electrical signal into aphysical quantity.

USB: As used in this disclosure, USB is an acronym for Universal SerialBus which is an industry standard that defines the cables, theconnectors, the communication protocols and the distribution of powerrequired for interconnections between electronic devices. The USBstandard defines several connectors including, but not limited to,USB-A, USB-B, mini-USB, and micro USB connectors.

WiFi: As used in this disclosure, WiFi refers to the physicalimplementation of a collection of wireless electronic communicationstandards commonly referred to as IEEE 802.11x.

Wireless: As used in this disclosure, wireless is an adjective that isused to describe a communication channel between two terminals that doesnot require the use of physical cabling.

With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that theoptimum dimensional relationship for the various components of theinvention described above and in FIGS. 1 through 8 include variations insize, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation,assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilledin the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in thedrawings and described in the specification are intended to beencompassed by the invention.

It shall be noted that those skilled in the art will readily recognizenumerous adaptations and modifications which can be made to the variousembodiments of the present invention which will result in an improvedinvention, yet all of which will fall within the spirit and scope of thepresent invention as defined in the following claims. Accordingly, theinvention is to be limited only by the scope of the following claims andtheir equivalents.

What is claimed is:
 1. A communication facility comprising: a pluralityof individual communication devices, one or more master transceivers,and a plurality of communication links; wherein the plurality ofcommunication links interconnect the plurality of individualcommunication devices and one or more master transceivers wherein thecommunication facility is a private communication system; wherein thecommunication facility supports audio communication among the pluralityof individual communication devices; wherein the communication facilitysupports a community mode of communication and a point to point mode ofcommunication; wherein the community mode allows for communication froman individual communication device selected from the plurality ofindividual communication devices to be received by all individualcommunication devices contained within the plurality of individualcommunication devices; wherein the point to point mode allows for directcommunication between a first individual communication device selectedfrom the plurality of individual communication devices and a secondindividual communication device selected from the plurality ofindividual communication devices; wherein each of the plurality ofindividual communication devices is a handheld logical device; whereineach of the plurality of individual communication devices forms a portalinto the communication facility; wherein each of the plurality ofindividual communication devices is associated with a master transceiverselected from the one or more master transceivers in a one to onefashion; wherein each of the one or more master transceivers is arepeater; wherein each of the one or more master transceiversretransmits an audio message received from a first individualcommunication device selected from the plurality of individualcommunication devices; wherein each master transceiver selected from theone or more master transceivers supports multiple individualcommunication devices selected from the plurality of individualcommunication devices; wherein each of the one or more mastertransceivers is an electronic device; wherein each of the one or moremaster transceivers is identical.
 2. The communication facilityaccording to claim 1 wherein each of the plurality of communicationlinks is a communication channel used by the communication facility;wherein each of the plurality of communication links performs a functionselected from the group consisting of: A) establishing a communicationchannel within an individual communication device selected from theplurality of individual communication devices; B) establishing acommunication channel between an individual communication deviceselected from the plurality of individual communication devices and amaster transceiver selected from the one or more master transceivers;and, C) establishing a communication channel between a first mastertransceiver selected from the one or more master transceivers and asecond master transceiver selected from the one or more mastertransceivers.
 3. The communication facility according to claim 2 whereineach of the plurality of communication links forms a securecommunication link selected from the group consisting of: A) a secureintradevice communication link within an individual communication deviceselected from the plurality of individual communication devices; B) asecure communication link between an individual communication deviceselected from the plurality of individual communication devices and amaster transceiver selected from the one or more master transceivers;and, C) a secure communication link between any master transceiverselected from the one or more master transceivers and any second mastertransceiver selected from the one or more master transceivers.
 4. Thecommunication facility according to claim 3 wherein each communicationlink selected from the plurality of communication links is secured usinga security method selected from the group consisting of: A) a hardwiredcommunication connection; or, B) the use of an encryption protocol forwireless communication connections.
 5. The communication facilityaccording to claim 4 wherein the plurality of communication linkscomprises a first plurality of wireless communication links, a secondplurality of wireless communication links, and a hardwired communicationnetwork; wherein each of the first plurality of wireless communicationlinks forms a communication link between the personal data device of aselected individual communication device with its associated clientheadset; wherein each of the second plurality of wireless communicationlinks forms a communication link between the personal data device of aselected individual communication device with a master transceiverselected from the one or more master transceivers; wherein the hardwiredcommunication network forms an electronic communication network thatinterconnects each of the one or more master transceivers.
 6. Thecommunication facility according to claim 5 wherein a communicationreceived from a first individual communication device associated with afirst master transceiver selected from the one or more mastertransceivers is transferred to one or more individual communicationdevices associated with a second master transceiver selected from theone or more master transceivers using the hardwired communicationnetwork.
 7. The communication facility according to claim 6 wherein eachof the first plurality of wireless communication links is an encryptedwireless communication link; wherein each of the second plurality ofwireless communication links is an encrypted wireless communicationlink.
 8. The communication facility according to claim 7 wherein eachindividual communication device comprises a client headset and apersonal data device; wherein the client headset is connected to thepersonal data device; wherein the client headset provides hands freeaccess to the communication facility; wherein the personal data devicemanages the communication between the client headset and a mastertransceiver selected from the one or more master transceivers; whereinthe personal data device uses an encrypted second wireless communicationlink selected from the second plurality of wireless communication linksto communicate with the selected master transceiver; wherein the clientheadset is a headphone; wherein the client headset is a finding; whereinthe client headset connects to the personal data device using a firstwireless communication link selected from the first plurality ofwireless communication links.
 9. The communication facility according toclaim 8 wherein the client headset comprises a client microphone, aclient speaker, and a client switch; wherein the client microphone, theclient speaker and the client switch are interconnected; wherein theclient microphone is a transducer; wherein the client speaker is atransducer; wherein the electrical signals generated by the clientmicrophone are transmitted to the personal data device over the firstwireless communication device; wherein the client speaker receiveselectrical signals from the first wireless communication device; whereinthe client speaker converts the received electrical signals intoacoustic energy; wherein the client switch is a momentary switch;wherein the client switch is used to signal a change of communicationmode between the community mode and the point to point mode.
 10. Thecommunication facility according to claim 9 wherein the personal datadevice is a logical device; wherein the personal data device manages thecommunication between the client headset and a master transceiverselected from the one or more master transceivers.
 11. The communicationfacility according to claim 10 wherein the personal data device furthercomprises a first wireless communication device, a second wirelesscommunication device, and an application; wherein the first wirelesscommunication device is a wireless communication device provisioned withthe personal data device; wherein the second wireless communicationdevice is a wireless communication device provisioned with the personaldata device; wherein the first wireless communication device creates thefirst wireless communication link selected from the first plurality ofwireless communication links associated with the personal data device;wherein the second wireless communication device creates the secondwireless communication link selected from the second plurality ofwireless communication links associated with the personal data device;wherein the application is a set of logical instructions used by thepersonal data device; wherein the application turns the personal datadevice into a repeater that transfers communication messages between thefirst wireless communication device and the second wirelesscommunication device.
 12. The communication facility according to claim11 wherein each of the one or more master transceivers manages acommunication selected from the group consisting of: A) communicationbetween a first individual communication device selected from theplurality of individual communication devices and each of the remainingindividual communication devices remaining in the plurality ofindividual communication devices; B) communication between a firstindividual communication device selected from the plurality ofindividual communication devices and a second individual communicationdevice selected from the plurality of individual communication devices;and, C) communication between a first master transceiver selected fromthe one or more master transceivers and a second master transceiverselected from the one or more master transceivers.
 13. The communicationfacility according to claim 12 wherein each of the one or more mastertransceivers comprises a master logic module, a master communicationmodule, and a master supervisory headset; wherein the master logicmodule, the master communication module, and the master supervisoryheadset are electrically interconnected; wherein the master logic moduleis a programmable electronic device; wherein the master communicationmodule is a wireless electronic communication device.
 14. Thecommunication facility according to claim 13 wherein the mastercommunication module establishes a second wireless communication linkbetween the selected master transceiver and each of the plurality ofindividual communication devices; wherein the master supervisory headsetis a headphone that attaches to the master logic module such that themaster logic module is the audio source for the master supervisoryheadset.
 15. The communication facility according to claim 14 whereinthe master supervisory headset monitors all transmitted messagesregardless of communication mode.
 16. The communication facilityaccording to claim 15 wherein the master supervisory headset comprises asupervisory microphone and a supervisory speaker; wherein thesupervisory microphone and the supervisory speaker are electricallyinterconnected; wherein the supervisory microphone is a transducer;wherein the supervisory speaker is a transducer.
 17. The communicationfacility according to claim 16 wherein the supervisory microphonereceives acoustic energy from a supervisor and converts the receivedacoustic energy into electrical signals; wherein the electrical signalsgenerated by the supervisory microphone are transmitted to the pluralityof individual communication devices over the second plurality ofwireless communication links and to the one or more master transceiversover the hardwired communication network; wherein the supervisoryspeaker is a transducer; wherein the supervisory speaker converts thereceived electrical signals into acoustic energy.
 18. The communicationfacility according to claim 17 wherein the one or more mastertransceivers comprises a first master transceiver and a second mastertransceiver; wherein the first master transceiver further comprises afirst logic module, a first communication module, and a firstsupervisory headset; wherein the second master transceiver furthercomprises a second logic module, a second communication module, and asecond supervisory headset; wherein the first logic module is the masterlogic module of the first master transceiver; wherein the firstcommunication module is the master communication module of the firstmaster transceiver; wherein the first supervisory headset is the mastersupervisory headset of the first master transceiver; wherein the secondlogic module is the master logic module of the second mastertransceiver; wherein the second communication module is the mastercommunication module of the second master transceiver; wherein thesecond supervisory headset is the master supervisory headset of thesecond master transceiver.